Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

FNB to sponsor App of the Year

FNB has officially taken over as headline sponsor of the App of the Year ecosystem, the largest app development and tech challenge of its kind in the African continent. FNB App of the Year recognises and celebrates local-game changers while championing app development...

TechNvst looks to transform Africa’s AI landscape

South African innovation commercialisation firm, TechNvst, is collaborating with Microsoft through the African Transformation Office (ATO) to launch the TechNvst AI Startups Uhuru Program. It says this new initiative is set to transform the landscape for AI-focused...

Easing supply chain catapults campus switch sales

Worldwide Campus Switch sales were up 23% percent year-over-year (YoY) in 3Q 2022 - the highest growth rate in nearly two decades - and surpassing even the rate of recovery after the two prior market downturns in 2008 and 2020, according to a new report by Dell'Oro...

Human-centric work models boost employee performance

Employees who operate in human-centric work models - where they are seen as people, not just resources - are 3,8 times more likely to be high performing, according to a new survey by Gartner. Gartner's global survey of more than 400 employees and leaders focused on...

Top 10 predictions for the future of digital infrastructure

Digital businesses depend on digital infrastructure - compute and data management horsepower, network connectivity, operational support, and management - to power business applications, analytics, and activities. Global research group, IDC, has given its Top 10...

North American businesses double spending on payment fraud prevention

For the second year in a row, merchants have reported rises across the board in numerous key measures that assess the extent to which fraud affects eCommerce. From higher income lost to fraud, to more eCommerce orders being rejected as fraudulent, to increased...

First 5G mine in SA puts safety first

Kathy Gibson reports - Improvements in safety was the main driver for implementing 5G communications in the Phalanndwa Colliery - but this is just the first step in the mine's digitalisation journey. Kgotso Mongalo, GM of Phalanndwa Colliery, says the deployment of 5G...

South Africans are managing credit carefully in tough times

South Africans opened more credit accounts to navigate the pressured economic climate, but lenders kept closer oversight by offering lower loan amounts and limits on revolving facilities to mitigate risk. This trend prevailed across credit cards, non-bank personal...

Low-code development technologies set for rapid growth in 2023

The worldwide market for low-code development technologies is projected to total $26,9-billion in 2023, an increase of 19,6% from 2022, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. A rise in business technologists and a growing number of enterprise-wide...

What 2023 holds in store for industry ecosystems

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2023 and beyond. Organisations are looking to expand their industry ecosystems as the next phase of digital transformation, building upon the investments that they...

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For SMBs, [Internet] service is what counts, not pricing

A key pain point for small and medium businesses (SMBs) in 2016 continued to be an influx of cheap and ill-supported fibre and internet solutions, which fall far short of the SMB's needs. SMB decision-makers have been overwhelmed by cheap consumer connectivity and...

Holistic approach to social media management

There are many ways that consumers can engage digitally with organisations when they need help. In fact, a recent study of more than 24 000 consumers across South Africa and 11 other countries, sponsored by Verint in collaboration with Opinium Research, shows that...

Why does next-gen video need Ethernet infrastructure?

The move to support next-generation augmented reality (AR)/ virtual reality (VR) applications and other use cases at 4K and 8K resolution is exposing cracks in current technologies. Ramnath Sagar, technical marketing manager at Mellanox Technologies, notes that the...

‘Tis the season to scam

As more people start shopping online, and with a bumper online season predicted, it doesn't pay to not have safeguards warns Sarel Lamprecht, MD of cyber-insurance company Phishield. 2016 is slowly winding down, and everyone is gearing up for a well-deserved break....

Datacentrix strikes gold with Huawei

Datacentrix has achieved gold level partnership status with Huawei Enterprise, allowing the organisation to provide Huawei's portfolio of cloud computing, enterprise networking, datacentre, collaboration and enterprise LTE solutions to local clients. Says Brian...

Bitdefender 2017 offers protection across any OS, device

Today's evolving threat landscape, where the criminals are getting more and more sophisticated and cunning, is driving the need for total security solutions that protect all devices, irrespective of operating system or manufacturer. With this in mind, Bitdefender has...

Internet of Things or Internet of Threats?

Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks, outlines five security trends to ensure businesses are adequately protected over the Christmas break. As businesses unwind for the holidays, many may take stock of the multiple data breaches, which exposed both corporate...

In2IT’s new office boasts Global Operations Centre

Global technology services firm, In2IT Technologies, has opened and unveiled its innovative Global Operations Centre (GOC) at its new, larger office located in the heart of Sandton. The move provided additional real estate not only for the GOC but also to cater to the...

The data explosion heard round the world

Massive forces are at work in the world of global communications that are driving, and will continue to drive, an explosion in data. According to John Biebelhausen, senior OEM marketing manager at Mellanox Technologies - a leading supplier of high-performance,...

Keep pace with the changing fraud landscape

While many businesses acknowledge the growing threat of fraud, more can be done to beat this crime - and win customers, writes Keith Wardell, head of commercial strategy for Experian South Africa. In the current day and age, it is surprising that businesses still...

Systems Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a company that provides an extensive array of digital health solutions, including clinical decision support, laboratory systems, mobile health, and data management. Their comprehensive suite of healthcare IT offerings is dedicated to driving...

Mobile Developer

Meet with project managers or clients to understand the app's requirementsUse programming languages to develop appsDevelop and run user interface (UI), or user experience (UX) testsDesign and implement interfaces to improve users' experiences on an appModify computer...

Business Analyst (Credit Risk)

Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience ESSENTIAL: Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience Our client is looking for a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between the business and the IT development teams and will be...

Fullstack Developer

As a Fullstack Developer your role will be to contribute to the development and maintenance of both the front-end and back-end components of web applications working with DevOps.Job responsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship...

Mobile Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Meet with project managers or clients to understand the app's requirementsUse programming languages to develop appsDevelop and run user interface (UI), or user experience (UX) testsDesign and implement interfaces to improve users' experiences on an appModify computer...

Business Analyst (Credit Risk) – Gauteng Sandown

Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience ESSENTIAL: Must have credit risk and balance sheet risk experience Our client is looking for a Business Analyst. The Business Analyst acts as a bridge between the business and the IT development teams and will be...

Fullstack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

As a Fullstack Developer your role will be to contribute to the development and maintenance of both the front-end and back-end components of web applications working with DevOps.Job responsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship...

Financial Analyst Developer (SQL)

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic Software Solutions Provider specializing in Financial Risk systems seeks the expertise of a Financial Analyst Developer (SQL) to join its Fund Data Services Team where you will conduct new feature analysis and drive development on the platform...

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